Stampede Investment Forum 2018

Stampede Investment Forum 2018

The Stampede Investment Forum partners are pleased to announce the 6th Annual Stampede Investment Forum to be held in Calgary, Alberta the week of July 8-11, 2018.

A big thank you to all our partners, sponsors and delegates for another successful Stampede Investment Forum. You can find information about the 2019 Stampede Investment Forum here.

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The 6th Annual Stampede Investment Forum, taking place on July 8-11 is an invitation-only event providing delegates with valuable insight on investing in Alberta. You will have an opportunity to gain access and meet industry executives and key government officials within Alberta’s key industry sectors.

The Forum agenda is specifically designed to reflect the interests of the attending delegates, providing the most relevant and current information on sector opportunities to help inform your investment decisions.

To be considered for an invitation, your company must meet the following criteria:

This event is recommended for senior decision makers within a company.

Specific interests in Alberta’s key sectors;

The company is considering investing or expanding operations into Alberta with a 3 year investment horizon.

Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan has provided the momentum to push this sector to new heights as the province moves toward renewable energy from sources like wind, solar power, hydro-electric, biomass and geothermal.

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With Alberta’s wealth of iconic attractions, unique events, diverse destinations, strong visitation and modern infrastructure, this is a province where investment in tourism can thrive.

At $71.90 per hour worked, Alberta has the highest labour productivity in Canada, exceeding the Canadian average by 41 percent. Alberta productivity has been bolstered by significant increases in agricultural labour productivity and improved efficiencies by oil companies.

Source: Adapted from Statistics Canada Cansim table 383-0033. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Calgary, Alberta’s largest city, is ranked 5th best place in the world to live, according to the Global Liveability Ranking, which scores lifestyle challenges in 140 cities worldwide. Calgary has the maximum score for stability, healthcare, and education.

Alberta cities have affordable real estate prices. The median single family home price in July 2017 was $489,700 for Calgary and $396,265 for Edmonton, lower than other major Canadian cities like Vancouver ($1,611,800) and Toronto ($903,500).

Sources: The Canadian Real Estate Association, MLS Home Price Index Benchmark, July 2017 and Edmonton Real Estate Board, MLS System Activity for July 2017

At $71.90 per hour worked, Alberta has the highest labour productivity in Canada, exceeding the Canadian average by 41 percent. Alberta productivity has been bolstered by significant increases in agricultural labour productivity and improved efficiencies by oil companies.

Source: Adapted from Statistics Canada Cansim table 383-0033. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Calgary, Alberta’s largest city, is ranked 5th best place in the world to live, according to the Global Liveability Ranking, which scores lifestyle challenges in 140 cities worldwide. Calgary has the maximum score for stability, healthcare, and education.

Alberta cities have affordable real estate prices. The median single family home price in July 2017 was $489,700 for Calgary and $396,265 for Edmonton, lower than other major Canadian cities like Vancouver ($1,611,800) and Toronto ($903,500).

Sources: The Canadian Real Estate Association, MLS Home Price Index Benchmark, July 2017 and Edmonton Real Estate Board, MLS System Activity for July 2017